GMC Yukon Denali XLModel year report

2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL Problems

Complaints: 22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 72,100miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and electrical system (3). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 72,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1,188 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “When I entered my vehicle I noticed a crack on my dashboard leading to the passenger airbag panel. The crack leads to the top left of the airbag panel. The vehicle was stationary, located in my driveway. This is a safety concern. Will this interfere with deployment of the air bag? In the event of deployment, will the dash come removed and injure a rider? Will the plastic shards cause bodily harm?”

NHTSA complaint #10875841, filed 2016-06, 99,629 miles

Air bags: “I purchased my vehicle used. Its the same problem so many others are having. My dashboard is cracked on both drivers and passengers side all the way to the airbag. We have extremely concerned that if the airbag goes off, that whoever is driving or a passenger will get hit with pieces of plastic from the dash causing serious injury. I could keep passengers out of the front, but the driver I cannot..we need to have this repaired. I work at a honda dealership and have been advised that this is a safety concern.pax side had a small crack when purchased but it is now about 3 inches long each..”

NHTSA complaint #11067397, filed 2018-02, 10 miles

Electrical system: “Door lock actuators have failed on 2 of our 4 doors. Gm refuses to cover under warranty. I'm waiting for others to fail now as this is all over the internet with similar failures for the 2009 model year. Dealer wants over $350 per door to fix. It's so bad there's a you tube video on how to fix it yourself. I believe this is a safety issue and should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10563350, filed 2014-02, 60,000 miles

Engine: “I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden a message on the dashboard said ''engine power is reduced and my engine shut off, brakes were hardly working and I could hardly steer or turn the wheels. My car copmletly lost control and I was lucky there were no cars by me otherwise an accident would have been inevitable. When I went to the dealer they told me they have no answer and they suggested to replace my ignition switch and camshaft sensor to begin with. No guaranty that it'll fix my problem they said. Reading online forums looks like I am not the only one. …”

NHTSA complaint #11002421, filed 2017-06, 230,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 54,000 and 99,629 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 72,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,188 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
11017252Mar 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
11012907Dec 18, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
11010544Oct 7, 2024Engine. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

See all 1,188 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali XL

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2016	29	42,212	4	—	97 · More	Falling
2015	65	60,000	4	—	94 · More	Falling
2014	5	51,510	4	—	—	Not enough data
2013	13	68,975	4	—	—	Not enough data
2012	23	57,000	4	—	—	Stable
2011	69	76,000	—	—	40 · Typical	Falling
2010	29	70,000	—	—	22 · Fewer	Stable
2009	22	72,100	—	—	—	Falling
2008	42	86,000	—	—	50 · Typical	Stable
2007	61	89,010	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Rising
2006	11	102,000	—	—	—	Not enough data
2005	34	82,000	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2004	49	103,000	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2003	32	130,000	—	—	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable

All GMC Yukon Denali XL model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.

Has the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 GMC Yukon Denali XL reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 72,100 miles and the middle half falls between 54,000 and 99,629 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.